Food Service Worker - Corrigan School Nutrition
About The Position
The Food Service Worker supports school nutrition services by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff. The role helps create a positive mealtime experience and contributes to students’ health and well-being. Work includes setting up and cleaning serving stations and kitchen areas, following food safety and sanitation procedures, and maintaining clean, stocked stations throughout service. The position works with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and other food service workers in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Team members are expected to complete food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time; follow portion and production standards; maintain logs and documentation; and provide friendly, professional service. The position is primarily site-based in a kitchen and food service production environment. Work hours align with the facility’s food service schedule. The posting describes a Monday–Friday schedule, with evenings, weekends, holidays, and summers off; it also notes that occasional extended hours may be needed for special events or operational needs. Occasional travel to other locations may be required for substitute coverage or support.
Requirements
- Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
- Positive attitude and team spirit; ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Reliability and attention to cleanliness and detail.
- Willingness to learn and follow food safety rules.
- Ability to work around children and school staff.
- Ability to stand for the majority of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; handle food, tools, and equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of professional food service experience preferred.
- ServSafe certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, portion, and serve meals to students and staff.
- Set up and clean serving stations and kitchen areas.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory standards; maintain accurate logs and documentation.
- Complete food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time, following portion and production standards.
- Monitor temperatures and maintain station setup, stocking, cleanliness, and upkeep throughout the service day.
- Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers to support daily service goals.
- Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and maintain a welcoming, clean station.
- Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain proper dress and hygiene standards.
- Complete Whitsons and government-mandated training.
Benefits
- Family-friendly hours; described as off by mid-afternoon.
- Weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers off.
- Training provided; no experience needed.
- Opportunities for growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
